Valacyclovir and Tenofovir Disoproxil Interaction

Drug interaction information between Valacyclovir and Tenofovir Disoproxil.

Valacyclovir and Tenofovir Disoproxil have a documented minor interaction in FDA labeling.

FDA drug labeling documents a minor-severity interaction between Valacyclovir and Tenofovir Disoproxil. This page displays the available source-record category and label text. The category is not an individual risk estimate or medication-combination direction.

Drug A

Valacyclovir

Antiviral

Drug B

Tenofovir Disoproxil

Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

How They Interact

Both of these drugs are removed from the body by the kidneys, and taking them together can put extra stress on your kidney function.

FDA Label Information

Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)].

Frequently Asked Questions

What SPL severity band is on file for Valacyclovir + Tenofovir Disoproxil?

Compiled FDA labeling labels this pair minor. That is a source-record field, not an individual medication-combination decision.

Which drug in this pair has the larger labeled-interaction portfolio?

Tenofovir Disoproxil has 14 labeled pairs on file vs Valacyclovir's 3. In the minor band specifically: Valacyclovir has 3 (also Bictegravir, Emtricitabine/Tenofovir); Tenofovir Disoproxil has 13 (also Acyclovir, Gentamicin, Darunavir, Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir).

What mechanism field is on file for Valacyclovir and Tenofovir Disoproxil?

Both of these drugs are removed from the body by the kidneys, and taking them together can put extra stress on your kidney function.

Tenofovir Disoproxil's labeled portfolio outnumbers Valacyclovir

SPL source-record counts only. This page's band is minor · classes on file: Valacyclovir (Antiviral); Tenofovir Disoproxil (Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor).

Valacyclovir

0 major · 0 moderate · 3 minor · 3 total

Tenofovir Disoproxil

0 major · 1 moderate · 13 minor · 14 total

Sources: FDA Drug Labels (SPL) via openFDA (2026). This is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. This registry does not provide individual medication-combination directions.